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need to know

Tel: 07711 617 563

info@semleymusicfestival.org

How are we doing?

If you joined us for previous festivals, it would be great to hear from you and what you thought about them.

What did you enjoy, what might need some attention?

We want to improve with every year and your feedback is important to us.

Thanks for submitting!

some things you
need to know

what to expect from us

  • We will treat you with dignity and respect. If we have any concerns about behaviour we will speak to you and offer you the opportunity to stay if there are no further problems

  • We have a zero tolerance to sexual harassment, any allegations will be taken extremely seriously

  • We love dogs so do bring them along but please act responsibly. Keep them on the lead at all times and pick up after them – no one wants to step in dog poo!

  • We will provide first aid cover throughout the festival and if you need help please ask at the entrance tent

  • We will support you and any vulnerable people in your group as much as possible to help you get full enjoyment out of the festival

  • Any problems or concerns or if you want some advice or information we have a fully manned information point at the entrance tent for you to find out more

  • Please use the entrance tent as a backup meeting point for your teenagers or other vulnerable people in your group

  • Parents please keep an eye on your children there are some hazards adjacent to the site

  • We will try to keep you safe from onsite hazards. However we cannot keep you or your children safe if you/they stray beyond the boundaries of the festival site

our expectations of you

  • Please help us to keep the festival as safe as possible - remember it’s our day out too!

  • No exceptions - everyone entering the site, committee, crew, famous and royalty all have to wear a wrist band. Take pride in this amazing souvenir and please make sure you wear it otherwise you will not be allowed access. This will be issued on the entrance gate

  • We trust you to behave sensibly and that includes safe alcohol consumption. Please have fun but not at the expense of the enjoyment and safety of others. If necessary we will ask people behaving badly to leave

  • We expect you to take care of your dog, keep them on a lead and clear up any mess they may leave behind

  • We expect you to clear up all your rubbish and either bin it or take it home. Please don’t leave it for us to pick up the next day

  • Sorry parents - the youngsters will have to stay close by, at all times under your supervision 

  • To properly supervise any children, teenagers or vulnerable adults in your group. This includes ensuring they do not stray beyond the boundaries of the festival site where they may be some serious and potentially dangerous hazards

  • Unfortunately, we are not able to permit tree climbing

Camping

  • This is a family festival so please keep the noise down after 23:00. We cannot accept disruptive behaviour or the use of bad language. Culprits will be put on toilet cleaning duty or, if refusing to comply, asked to leave the festival

  • Tents can be extremely flammable so please take care. Check out the whistle and fire point just so you know what to do should there be a fire

  • If we have to evacuate the site, highly unlikely but let’s be ready, you must leave everything behind

 

first aid

  • A qualified First Aider is available throughout the festival

  • If you need help please ask at the entrance tent

  • If you have any medical conditions which you think our medical team should be aware of, please let us know. Be assured your information will be kept confidential

  • Whilst we provide first aid cover this does not include transportation to hospital in the event of injury Please ensure a member of your group, is at all times, safe to drive if a member of your group requires hospital treatment

 

Emergency procedure

  • We have tried to think of everything that could possibly go wrong so hopefully it will be a fabulous weekend without a hitch. However just to be safe please make sure you know what to do in an emergency. Detailed information is available at the entrance tent 

  • In the unlikely event of an emergency we will ask you to leave your things behind and go to the nominated assembly points

  • In the event of an emergency please listen and follow the instructions of the committee and crew

  • Any concerns please report to a committee member, in festival T-shirts or speak to a member of crew at the entrance tent

sustainability

  • We know that you share our commitment to reduce the impact of the festival on the environment so please help by putting your rubbish in the correct bins. If you are camping, we ask that you take your rubbish home with you

  • Reusable glasses are in use, you will be charged for this when you buy your first drink and then get to keep it for next year

General​​

  • We are hoping for a sunny day however our onsite team will assess the weather on Thursday evening at 18:00. Whatever the decision we will post a note on this website on Thursday evening

  • Fire is always a concern at festivals, so to help us keep you safe please remember no open fires, fireworks or flares

  • So that we can all enjoy the range of music, we operate a No-Drone policy. So please leave drones at home

  • No drugs guys, this is a family friendly festival and the use of recreational drugs will not be tolerated

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